These air-fryer peaches are a summer favorite: simple, quick, and irresistibly caramelized. Fresh peach halves are drizzled with honey, sprinkled with cinnamon, and air fried in under 15 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings for a playful, delicious dessert everyone will love.
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Why this recipe works
- Fast and flavorful: A few simple ingredients—peaches, honey, and cinnamon—turn into a caramelized, warm dessert in minutes. The air fryer gives peaches a lovely roasted texture without firing up the grill or oven.
- Lightly sweetened: The recipe uses only a small amount of honey and no added butter or refined sugar, leaving room to add an indulgent topping like ice cream or chocolate if you choose.
- Kid- and guest-friendly: Easy to scale up for gatherings and perfect for serving as a quick, impressive summer treat.
Key ingredients
- Peaches: Choose just-ripe or slightly firm peaches. Overripe fruit can become mushy; if yours are very soft, reduce the cooking time.
- Honey: A light drizzle helps the peaches caramelize and enhances their natural sweetness.
- Cinnamon: Optional but complementary—add to taste or omit if you prefer.
- Spray cooking oil: A light spray prevents sticking and burning; neutral oils like avocado or olive work well.
How to make this recipe
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and dry peaches thoroughly. Cut each peach in half lengthwise, twist to separate, and remove the pits.
- Drizzle the cut surfaces with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon to taste.
- When the air fryer is hot, place a sheet of parchment paper or a liner in the basket, then arrange the peach halves skin-side down so the flesh faces up. Add the parchment just before placing the fruit to avoid it lifting during preheating.
- Lightly spray the peach flesh with cooking oil. Air fry for 8–14 minutes depending on peach size, ripeness, and your air fryer model. Check at 8 minutes: a fork or knife should slide into the flesh with little resistance when done.
- Carefully remove the peaches with tongs—they will be hot. Let them cool a couple of minutes, then add desired toppings and serve warm.
Season the peach halves with honey and cinnamon.
Place peaches on parchment in the air fryer, spray with oil, and cook at 375°F until tender.
What to serve with air-fryer peaches
- Ice cream: Vanilla is classic; try other flavors to change the profile.
- Melted chocolate: A drizzle complements the peaches beautifully.
- Yogurt: Greek or plain adds creaminess with less sugar.
- Extra honey or cinnamon for finishing touches.
- Whipped cream for a light, airy topping.
- Granola or chopped nuts for crunch and texture.
Tips and frequently asked questions
- Can I use canned or frozen peaches? Fresh peaches are best. Canned fruit is too soft and frozen peaches retain extra moisture that can make them mushy.
- Storage: Leftover peaches keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Nectarines: Yes—nectarines work the same way and yield great results.
- Reheating: Warm them briefly in the microwave (about 45 seconds to 1 minute) or return to the air fryer for a few minutes.
- Parchment paper caution: Do not place parchment in the air fryer while it preheats. Add it only when you’re ready to put the peaches in to avoid it getting sucked into the heating element.
Easy Air Fryer Peaches
Fresh peach halves caramelized with honey and cinnamon, air fried quickly for an easy summer dessert. Serve warm with toppings of your choice.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 78 kcal
Equipment
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Air fryer
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Tongs
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Parchment paper liner
Ingredients
- 2 peaches
- ½ tablespoon honey more or less to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- Spray cooking oil
Topping ideas
- Vanilla ice cream
- Melted chocolate
- Extra honey
- Greek yogurt
- Granola or chopped nuts
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
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Slice peaches in half lengthwise, twist to separate, and remove the pits.
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Drizzle honey and sprinkle cinnamon over the peach flesh.
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Add parchment to the preheated basket, place peaches skin-side down, lightly spray with oil, and air fry for 8–14 minutes or until tender. Check at 8 minutes and adjust time based on ripeness and air fryer model.
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Remove peaches carefully with tongs, let cool slightly, then top and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Spray oil: Use an oil-only spray safe for air fryers (avocado or olive oil) rather than aerosols with additives that can damage the basket.
- Parchment: Add parchment only when placing food in the basket—not during preheat—to prevent it from being lifted by airflow.
*Nutrition values are approximate and based on the ingredients listed without optional toppings; actual values will vary by portion size and ingredients used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving
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Calories: 78kcal
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Carbohydrates: 17 g
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Protein: 1.4 g
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Calories: 78kcal
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Carbohydrates: 17 g
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Protein: 1.4 g
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Hi, I’m Priscilla Lawrence. Welcome to Sprinkled With Balance where I share approachable, nutrient-rich recipes that are flavorful and easy to make. I’m a mom, former certified nutritionist, recipe developer, and food photographer, based in California and originally from France.
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